Japan, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Iran’s Nuclear Issue in New York Meeting

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Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya speaks during a press conference in Tokyo in September.

NEW YORK — Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya exchanged views with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi during a meeting in New York, primarily focusing on Iran’s nuclear issue.

During the meeting on Tuesday, Iwaya called for a resolution of the nuclear issue through dialogue. They affirmed their commitment to maintaining close communication at various levels between Japan and Iran for the sake of peace and stability in the Middle East.